The unit features a curved glass wall in the living room, a double-height ceiling and a lot of windows.Engel & Völkers Vancouver
1050 Nicola, No. 301, Vancouver
Asking price: $1.3-million (June 23)
Selling price: $1.3-million (June 26)
Previous selling prices: $331,000 (1999); $358,000 (1997); $340,000 (1996)
Days on market: Three
Monthly maintenance fee: $865.21
Taxes: $3,894.25 (2024)
Listing agent: Bronwyn Bertles, Engel & Völkers Vancouver
The buyers got a bright, spacious unit with three bedrooms, balconies and an open staircase.Engel & Völkers Vancouver
What they got
This bright two-level condo in the heart of Vancouver’s West End has a unique design, with a curved glass wall in the living room, a double-height ceiling, a lot of windows and a staircase and a primary bedroom tucked out of the way.
The unit is a spacious 1,443 square feet, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, balconies, a dining area, and views of the city. The building, built in 1996, is on a tree-lined street within walking distance of shops, transit, beaches, Stanley Park and Denman Street.
The building, on a tree-lined street within walking distance of shops, transit and Stanley Park, was built in 1996.Engel & Völkers Vancouver
The action
Listing agent Bronwyn Bertles represented the estate sale. The unit had been occupied by a long-time resident, and it needed decluttering and updates, including paint on the walls, which had been covered in pink wallpaper.
But once staged, the unit showed really well, and sold quickly because of its uncommon features, building quality and location. She received one offer for the asking price.
“It was a concrete building in the West End, which is more rare for these low-rises,” said Ms. Bertles. “And it was a cool, unique space, and we priced it really sharp.”
Once staged, the unit showed really well.Engel & Völkers Vancouver
The agent’s take
“We are seeing a lot of people who don’t have to sell. They think, ‘If I get my price … I will be more motivated.’ Which is across the board right now. But with an estate sale, they need to sell. So, this is an example of people who had to sell,” said Ms. Bertles.
The sale completed Sept. 8.